Cystitis and Honeymoon Cystitis
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Cystitis is a bladder infection by another name, but the term is often used indiscriminately and covers a range of infections and irritations in the lower urinary system. It causes burning sensations during urination and a frequent need to urinate. Cystitis occurs when bacteria travel upstream to the bladder. The most common cause of cystitis is E Coli bacteria, although there are some other types of bacteria that can be responsible.   

Cystitis is not serious, but it is very uncomfortable and quite often painful and a lot of women suffer from cystitis on an ongoing basis, having regular bouts two or three times a year. Between 20 to 40 per cent of women will get cystitis in their lifetime. Cystitis can be caused by several external factors including:  

Bathroom Hygiene – Incorrect wiping. Females should always wipe from front to back. 

Pregnancy - increases the risk of developing Cystitis 

Congenital Deformity – especially in young boys who suffer from repeated cystitis 

Catheter – People who need to use catheters are at increased risk 

Prostate – men with an enlarged prostate are at increased risk of cystitis 

Menopause – Post menopausal can get cystitis as a result of the many changes which take place in the body and the resulting bladder irritation.

 

HONEYMOON CYSTITIS

Honeymoon cystitis is simply a cystitis or bladder infection which is sometimes related to increased sexual activity. Lower urinary tract symptoms in women are common after sexual intercourse. The term honeymoon cystitis was applied because this was traditionally the time of first intercourse when it would be passionate, frequent but not conducted with a great deal of expertise. The condition of post-coital female lower urinary tract infection  or ‘honeymoon cystitis’, occurs at many times other than during the honeymoon.

Honeymoon Cystitis risk factors are:

·        Poor vaginal lubrication

·        Use of a contraceptive diaphragm and/or spermicide

·        Generally in females, the more sexually active, the more you are at risk of developing honeymoon cystitis.

·        Young people who have unprotected sexual intercourse 

The symptoms of Cystitis and Honeymoon Cystitis are the same (as they are the same illness!) and may include:

·        Burning sensation and pain when urinating

·        Need to urinate frequently (even when nothing happens)

·        Cloudy or bloody urine

·        Pain directly above the pubic bone.

·        Older women may also have no symptoms other than weakness, falls, confusion or fever.

In order to help prevent cystitis and honeymoon cystitis is important to drink sufficient amounts of water or cystitis preventing teas, to ensure the bladder is flushed sufficiently. There is some evidence to suggest that urinating after sexual intercourse can help to prevent bouts of honeymoon cystitis and when urinating the bladder should be emptied completely. Also get into the habit of going to the bathroom regularly; women who hold their urine are at more risk of developing cystitis. 

If you suffer from recurrent or chronic cystitis you should see your doctor to rule out anything sinister. However, the risk of cystitis and honeymoon cystitis can be greatly reduced by taking practical steps and altering your diet very slightly to include herbs and supplements which will boost your immunity and encourage a health urinary tract and excluding foods and drinks  which  are known cystitis ‘triggers’.

 

 

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